Description
Discover a fast, budget‑friendly one‑pan dinner packed with chicken, broccoli, rice, and melty cheese. Ready in 45 minutes, this comforting meal feeds a family of four.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless
- skinless chicken thighs
- cut into 1‑inch pieces
- 1 ½ cups long‑grain white rice
- rinsed
- 2 cups low‑sodium beef broth
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
- thawed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, and sauté until lightly browned, about 5‑6 minutes.,Stir in the rinsed rice, letting it toast for 1‑2 minutes while coating it with the oil and chicken juices.,Pour in the beef broth, bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 12 minutes.,After 12 minutes, scatter the thawed broccoli evenly over the rice and chicken.
- Replace the lid and continue to cook for another 8‑10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.,Remove the skillet from heat.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan over the top.
- Cover again for 2 minutes to let the cheese melt into a creamy layer.,Fluff the rice with a fork, give everything a gentle stir to combine the melted cheese, and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to swap cheeses
- add extra vegetables
- or use turkey thigh pieces for variety. Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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